LUCKNOW, Dec. 20 -- An FIR has been registered following the alleged ritualistic sacrifice of a piglet, which was reportedly buried alive in Sitapur's Godiyana area on November 23, police officials confirmed on Friday.

The case was lodged at Kotwali police station of the district after the video, allegedly showing two men burying the piglet alive, went viral.

According to the FIR, the incident occurred on the afternoon of November 23. However, the case was registered nearly three weeks later, on December 16, after the video of the act surfaced online and animal rights activist Vikendra Sharma of Badaun took up the matter with district authorities.

Officials said the animal activist coordinated with senior district authorities, includin...